“Gym Hopping” – The Pros and Cons Of Training At Different Gyms

The Muay Thai Guys Podcast – Episode 21

If I didn’t train at different gyms, I would’ve never been able to train with Duane Ludwig, TJ Dillashaw, Joseph Benevidez and other killers!

One of the most controversial topics in the Muay Thai and MMA community is that of “gym hopping”.

More often times than not, gym hopping is used as derogatory term that people associate with someone who goes from gym to gym without any real home gym… this is NOT the way to go about training at different gyms.

In order to successfully and respectfully train at different gyms, Paul and I discuss the right and wrong way to go about doing so. In our discussion, we dive deep into the advantages and disadvantages of so called “gym hopping” including:

Why you should train at a variety of gyms.

How it can be limiting if you don’t step out of your comfort zone to spar/train with other fighters and coaches.

The benefits of training at multiple gyms and how to bring up the idea to your coach and teammates.

Why some coaches might not want you to go “gym hopping” and how to respectfully discuss with them why you should.

How sparring with different styles is a MUST if you want to go far as a fighter.

How important and fun it is to network and meet other people who share the same passion as you.

The importance of having a home gym and a trainer/team you can count on.

The disadvantages of training at other gyms

How you could spar future opponents and how to deal with it.

The right and wrong way to train at other gyms.

And much, much more!

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About Sean

Sean has been severely addicted to Muay Thai since 2008 and has been training and competing in the sport for over 7 years. After his 1st trip to Thailand he began Muay Thai Guy and started blogging shortly after. Now Sean's goal is to spread the word of this beautiful art as far as possible and help fellow Nak Muay improve themselves through Muay Thai.

Who Is Muay Thai Guy

I'm Sean Fagan, just a normal dude who is severely addicted to muay thai. I literally eat, sleep and breathe the sport and don't know what I'd be doing with my life without it. My goal is to become a professional champion and fight the best in the world. During my career I hope to help spread the word of this beautiful sport and inspire other people to pursue their dreams!